How to take the face apart on Alpine 9815 HU???

[e32lover 10+ year member]

Hello,

I have an Alpine 9815 and the lights are way to bright. I have hooked up the dimmer and set it to minimum and it is still way to bright. I plan to take the face apart and paint the inside of the blue buttons black, to decrease the brightness.

I have been searching on various car audio forums on how to take the face apart, but have not found an answer. I tried to do it, and i removed the 3 screws on the back, but it would not come apart, it felt like there is a clip or something holding it in place, and i dont want to break it.

Whats the trick to taking the face off?

Thanks heaps for your advice, it is much appreciated.

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[Slaugh 10+ year member]

it's the rotary encoder that prevents you from opening it...

you will have to find a way to remove the rotady dial or you won't be able to open it

now to ask you: do you really need to this? do you realize you can screw up the faceplate completely?

 

[krouchchocolate 10+ year member]

i wouldn't risk it...